Higgins to lead Famine commemoration in Boston

It is the most Irish of American cities.

Higgins to lead Famine commemoration in Boston
Sat, 05 May, 2012 - 01:00
Paul O’Brien,  Political Editor

And today in Boston, President Michael D Higgins will lead a poignant commemoration of the Great Famine.

In the famous Faneuil Hall in the heart of the city’s historic district, Mr Higgins will deliver an address on the Famine and be conferred with honorary membership of the Charitable Irish Society of Boston.

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